Should have booked flight Friday! Jumped up from $209 to $356 from PHL to MSY. Chances it will drop again? Not going until end of January.

4 more segments on American would get me to Platinum (60 segments). Is is worth booking a flight somewhere with a connection to get the 4 segments needed? Is Platinum status much better than Gold?

Planning on a trip from NYC to Miami. Need 2 suggestions — 1) best neighborhood to stay for 2 laid back women in their late 30’s, 2) best way to move around between car rentals vs Uber? If car rental, any recommendations on which rental to use given the astronomical gas and rental prices?

How much did you all pay for the 20 week ultrasound out of pocket? My 12 week ultrasound cost me $600 so I am guessing the 20 week one would be even more expensive. I have the high deductible plan from United healthcare.

so Qatar air biz > emirates biz
- Q suites (no masks)
- better amenities kit
- unlimited desi chai

Emirates:
- pick up / drop

I am thinking of traveling from VA to NYC and NYC to Montreal, then Toronto to Michigan and then back to VA from michigan from Oct to mid November.. Any recommendations for scenic drives ( fall colors) or attractions along the way...can I see Northern lights in Canada at that time of the year?

Best SPG or Marriott in San Francisco?

Looking to move to San Antonio and we're looking at places in Alta Vista and El Dorado. Pros and cons? We have two kids under five, so looking for a nice family community with good schools.

Overnight layover with some buddies in Doha - any suggestions for St Regis or the W? Landing around 11pm and leaving at 9am we just want to go clubbing and party before the next flight.

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

Just spent 15 minutes buying a flight on the jet blue app... is there software really that slow?

It is TOO HOT in San Francisco today 🥵🥵

Help me ask for a raise in my upcoming performance review? In sum, my company’s HQ is in Texas and I feel I’m being paid a Texas wage when I live in Los Angeles (the role is remote). We do have a San Francisco office and I want to ask my boss to match me what staff are making there. As that’s more comparable. Based off of Glassdoor, my salary matches Texas’s exactly and SF has the same role at 10k more. Should I show him the Glassdoor page? Don’t want to come off too strong. Please advise

United GPU question - if I have GPUs that expire on 1/1/2020, is the expiration the fly day or the booking date? Can I apply them to a flight that takes off after 1/1/2020 as...

In HCOL areas like NYC, how much would you say is “Too much” credit card debt? Moderate and low amount also. Single , married or any situation.

How were the travel opportunities in KPMG Global prior to the pandemic ? Esp. in management consulting

Hello Fishes . Anyone works for delta here ? I need your help . Want to know about work culture and job security .

Would it be practical to look for an apartment 10-15 kms away if the office location is Marathahalli?
Location of choice would be hebbal, thanisandra, avalahalli and other similar ones.
Would it make sense to reside in such locations and travel to work?
Would like to hear from folk who are/have done the above?

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

I just started taking mirtazapine again b/c depression has completely taken over my life.

Not looking forward to the weight gain 😕

Ex healthcare workers in Tech/Sales Engineering/ Healthcare consulting;
I have my masters in nursing/FNP (1 yr) making <K70 (Indiana) due to low patient census in my role. No desire for a different FNP job nor to return to bedside nursing (RN 5 yrs). I have heard of some individuals with remote positions making >K100 with little to no experience in tech or consulting after doing a boot camp or cert?
If you pivoted; What’s your current role/ Income & what did you do to complete the transition?

Does anybody work for Evolent / New Century Health? How is the culture? Any known layoffs?

Hi
Is cab facility free for cisco employees. If not then how much is charged.
Considering 2-3 days hybrid, what you all suggest for commuting
I live 7 km from cessna park.
Needless to say.. I dont own any vehicle as of now. Probably will plan for one. @cisco

Any chance of score hitting 468, been waiting for an year now 😒😶

How much does EY pay to ISB graduates?

Hi Fishes,

Which company shall I join ?
1. Sun Life Financial
2. EY India

YoE- 3.10 yrs
Tech - Cybersecurity
CTC & location - same for both companies

After you interview for a job is it acceptable to contact your interviewer on Linked in or is that like stalking? I don’t have another contact and I want to follow up with them but I don’t want to be annoying.

Anybody work for Oracle Utilities and have any insight?

Hearing and seeing a lot about how McKinsey have messed up at bp... why are they still paying them?

What are your thoughts on Porsche’s consulting subsidiary? Would it compete with T2 or T3 when it comes to industrials and automotive?

hi! looking for a referral to a few solutions analyst roles at Mckinsey. I have experience in defense/public sector as well as analytics/software/tech experience. happy to chat further/share more info

Is anyone working with Elastic at DoD?

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

Anyone have experience working for Workday? Have an offer from ACN but a recruiter from Workday just reached out. Wondering if it’s worth pursuing. Recruiter said the role would be remote.

What kind of industry opportunities are possible after 5yrs in Federal Consulting ? (non IT/Cyber)

What are some good motivational/self-help/personal development podcasts you all listen to regularly? Thanks in advance!

Ex-Deloitter here. My goal is to finish working across ALL of the Big 4, and then post-MBA at ALL of the MBB. Will I be considered a flight risk or will I garner the Thanos level respect I deserve?

Any good recommendations for books on management techniques? Trying to understand how management manipulates junior employees.

Hilton has the worst rewards program.

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Today is Friday?!?!? Life’s unexpected gifts...

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

If I had a traditional IRA before being employed in a 401k eligible role, can / must I roll that IRA into the 401k or can I leave the accounts separate without deleterious tax consequences?

Deloitte donated $5,000 to that racist woman in Mississippi. Many other companies have asked for their donations back. Who can I reach out to in order to encourage D to do the same?

Hey experienced recruiting fishes - random question for you all:
I had a final round last week and was told I would hear back in 3-5 business days. Found out today someone else who interviewed (cont)

Are analyst hired to take notes? Thoughts

I’ve been on the bench with less than 10% utilization for 3wks now. I’m a first year and the past month has been slower with not many new projects coming in. I do see a few new projects come in every week but I’m not getting staffed on them. Should I be worried? Should I ask my PM if I should be worried? We’re in a pretty small group less than 20 people

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

Which consulting firms don’t make you do firm initiatives?